ithonid

plural ithonids

1. biologyAny insect of the moth lacewing family Ithonidae.

   2008, Lionel Stange, Lacewings, Antlions and Mantispids (Neuroptera), John L. Capinera, Encyclopedia of Entomology, Volume 4, page 2105, Some species of ithonids (Ithone, Megalithone and Oliarces) have been observed swarming in vast numbers for short periods of time.

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   The second, and most important, event was the publication of his first scientific paper (Adams 1950) - a short note on the rare North American ithonid Oliarces clara Banks.

   1998, Journal of Neuropterology, volumes 1-2, page 76

   Like the ithonids, they appear to be an isolated and ancient family.

   2005, Cedric Gillott, Entomology, 3rd edition, page 302

   Synonyms: moth lacewing